GEORGIA () – Among the 67 people who lost their lives in the DC mid-air collision, there were two Georgians.

Georgia Governor Brian Kemp, tweeted the statement below honoring the deceased:

We send our deepest condolences to the families and friends of Ryan O’Hara and Sam Lilley as they navigate this difficult time. Both of these young Georgians shared a passion for flight and for serving others, and this terrible tragedy is that much more difficult knowing their lives were cut so unexpectedly short. Marty, the girls, and I ask that all Georgians join us in keeping their loved ones in our thoughts and prayers.

Gov., Brian Kemp – Georgia

Ryan O’Hara was the crew chief on the Black Hawk helicopter. He was a graduate of Parkview High School in Lilburn, Ga.

Sam Lilley was the First Officer on American Airlines flight 5324. He graduated from Richmond Hill High School in the Richmond Hill Ga., near Savannah and from Georgia Southern University in Statesboro, Ga.